Gym Badges

Gym Badges (バッジ Gym Badges) are collected throughout all the regions in all of the main series Pokémon games and also in the Pokémon Anime. Badges are obtained usually by defeating the holder of the badge in a Pokémon battle, a Gym Leader. In the game series, there are a total of 8 badges per region (game). However, in the anime it has been noted that there are many other Gyms where badges can be obtained. In order to compete in the Pokémon League, Pokémon Trainers must collect a total of 8 Gym Badges in their respective region.

Some Gym Badges have the ability to affect a Pokémon's behavior, making them obedient up to certain levels, though this is only in Generations previous to IV. Also, certain badges will allow for a specified HM to be used outside of battle. Additionally, in the Generation IV and Generation V games, having more badges affects the amount of items that Poké Marts will have.

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Game and Anime Gym Badges

The following lists the known Gym badges that have appeared in the game and/or anime series, along with additional information.

Indigo League

The Indigo League is the league in Kanto. A total of eight badges must be obtained to challenge the Elite Four (game), or participate in the League (anime). The following are badges from the Kanto region.

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The Boulder Badge (グレーバッジ Gray Badge) is given out at the Pewter CityGym, held by the Gym Leader, Brock.Abilities:The Boulder Badge allows for the HMFlash to be used outside of battle. Additionally, it will raise the attack stat of the player's Pokémon.

The Cascade Badge (ブルーバッジ Blue Badge) is given out at the Cerulean CityGym, held by the Gym Leader, Misty.Abilities:The Cascade Badge allows for the HM Cut to be used outside of battle. Additionally, it will allow for Pokémon up to level 30 to obey their Trainer.

The Rainbow Badge (レインボーバッジ Rainbow Badge) is given out at the Celadon CityGym, held by the Gym Leader, Erika.Abilities:The Rainbow Badge allows for the HM Strength to be used outside of battle. Additionally, it will allow for Pokémon up to level 50 to obey their Trainer.

The Soul Badge (ピンクバッジ Pink Badge) is given out at the Fuchsia CityGym, held by the Gym Leader, Koga. In Pokémon Gold, Silver and Crystal, the Gym Leader and the one who gives out the badge is Koga's daughter Janine.Abilities:The Soul Badge allows for the HMSurf to be used outside of battle. Additionally, it will raise the defense stat of the player's Pokémon.

The Earth Badge (グリーンバッジ Green Badge) is given out at the Viridian CityGym, held by the Gym Leader, Giovanni. In PokémonGold, Silver and Crystal, the Gym Leader and the one who gives out the badge is Blue.Abilities:The Earth Badge is the final badge in the game, and upon receiving it, the player can challenge the Kanto Elite Four, or in the anime, participate in the Indigo League. Additionally, it will allow for all Pokémon to obey their Trainer.In HeartGold/SoulSilver it allows you to use the HMRock Climb outside of battle.

Johto League

The Johto League is the local league in the Johto region. A total of eight badges must be obtained to challenge the local Elite Four (game), or participate in the League (anime). The following are badges from the Johto region.

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The Zephyr Badge (ウイングバッジ Wing Badge) is given out at the Violet CityGym, held by the Gym Leader, Falkner.Abilities:The Zephyr Badge allows for the HMFlash to be used outside of battle. Additionally, it will raise the attack stat of the player's Pokémon.In Pokémon HeartGold/SoulSilver, traded Pokémon up to Level 20 will obey the player. It allows the user to use Rock Smash outside of battle.

The Hive Badge (インセクトバッジ Insect Badge) is given out at the Azalea TownGym, held by the Gym Leader, Bugsy.Abilities:The Hive Badge allows for the HMCut to be used outside of battle. Additionally, it will allow for Pokémon up to level 30 to obey their Trainer.

The Plain Badge (レギュラーバッジ Regular Badge) is given out at the Goldenrod CityGym, held by the Gym Leader, Whitney.Abilities:The Plain Badge allows for the HM Strength to be used outside of battle. Additionally, it will raise the speed stat of the player's Pokémon.

The Fog Badge (ファントムバッジ Phantom Badge) is given out at the Ecruteak CityGym, held by the Gym Leader, Morty.Abilities:The Fog Badge allows for the HM Surf to be used outside of battle. Additionally, it will allow for Pokémon up to level 50 to obey their Trainer.

The Storm Badge (ショックバッジ Shock Badge) is given out at the Cianwood CityGym, held by the Gym Leader, Chuck.Abilities:The Storm Badge allows for the HM Fly to be used outside of battle. Additionally, in HGSS it will allow for Pokémon up to level 60 to obey their Trainer.

The Mineral Badge (スチールバッジ Steel Badge) is given out at the Olivine City Gym, held by the Gym Leader, Jasmine.Abilities:The Mineral Badge in HGSS will allow Pokémon up to level 70 to obey their Trainer.

The Glacier Badge (アイスバッジ Ice Badge) is given out at the Mahogany TownGym, held by the Gym Leader, Pryce.Abilities:The Glacier Badge allows for the HM Whirlpool to be used outside of battle. Additionally, it will raise the special stats of the player's Pokémon.

The Rising Badge (Rising Badge) is given out at the Blackthorn CityGym, held by the Gym Leader, Clair.Abilities:The Rising Badge allows for the HM Waterfall to be used outside of battle. This is also the final badge in the game, and upon receiving it, the player can challenge the Johto Elite Four, or in the anime, participate in the Johto League. Additionally, it will allow for all Pokémon to obey their Trainer.

Hoenn League

The Hoenn League is the local league in Hoenn. A total of eight badges must be obtained to challenge the local Elite Four (game), or participate in the League (anime). The following are badges from the Hoenn region.

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The Stone Badge (ストーンバッジ Stone Badge) is given out at the Rustboro CityGym, held by the Gym Leader, Roxanne.Abilities:The Stone Badge allows for the HM Cut to be used outside of battle. Additionally, it will raise the attack stat of the player's Pokémon.

The Knuckle Badge (ナックルバッジ Knuckle Badge) is given out at the Dewford TownGym, held by the Gym Leader, Brawly.Abilities:The Knuckle Badge allows for the HM Flash to be used outside of battle. Additionally, it will allow for Pokémon up to level 30 to obey their Trainer.

The Dynamo Badge (ダイナモバッジ Dynamo Badge) is given out at the Mauville CityGym, held by the Gym Leader, Wattson.Abilities:The Dynamo Badge allows for the HM Rock Smash to be used outside of battle. Additionally, it will raise the speed stat of the player's Pokémon.

The Heat Badge (ヒートバッジ Heat Badge) is given out at the Lavaridge TownGym, held by the Gym Leader, Flannery.Abilities:The Heat Badge allows for the HM Strength to be used outside of battle. Additionally, it will allow for Pokémon up to level 50 to obey their Trainer.

The Balance Badge (バランスバッジ Balance Badge) is given out at the Petalburg CityGym, held by the Gym Leader, Norman, the player's father.Abilities:The Balance Badge allows for the HM Surf to be used outside of battle. Additionally, it will raise the defense stat of the player's Pokémon.

The Feather Badge (フェザーバッジ Feather Badge) is given out at the Fortree CityGym, held by the Gym Leader,Winona.Abilities:The Feather Badge allows for the HM Fly to be used outside of battle. Additionally, it will allow for Pokémon up to level 70 to obey their Trainer.

The Mind Badge (マインドバッジ Mind Badge) is given out at the Mossdeep CityGym, held by the twin Gym Leaders, Tate & Liza.Abilities:The Mind Badge allows for the HM Dive to be used outside of battle. Additionally, it will raise the special stats of the player's Pokémon.

The Rain Badge (レインバッジ Rain Badge) is given out at the Sootopolis CityGym, held by the Gym Leader, Wallace. In Pokémon Emerald, the Gym Leader and the one who gives out the badge is Juan.Abilities:The Rain Badge allows for the HM Waterfall to be used outside of battle. This is also the final badge in the game, and upon receiving it, the player can challenge the Hoenn Elite Four, or in the anime, participate in the Hoenn League. Additionally, it will allow for all Pokémon to obey their Trainer. This Badge also resembles the Triforce from the legend of Zelda series. This may be intentional or just a co-incidence.

Sinnoh League

The SinnohPokémon League is the local Pokémon league in Sinnoh. A total of eight badges must be obtained to challenge the local Elite Four (game), or participate in the League (anime).

In the Generation IV games, there have been some changes as to how the badges operate. For instance, badges no longer affect the stats of the player's Pokémon, as they are not mentioned to do so. Also, the badges themselves are no longer the factor in the obedience of Pokémon, rather it is the amount of badges the player owns. Additionally, the amount of badges also affects the available items at Poké Marts.

A new addition to the Generation IV games, players can shine the badges that they have earned, and show them off in the union room. However, if the badges are neglected they will become dull and dusty.

The Forest Badge is given out at the Eterna CityGym, held by the Gym Leader, Gardenia.Abilities:The Forest Badge allows for the HMCut to be used outside of battle. Additionally, once this second badge is obtained, Pokémon up to level 30 to obey their Trainer.

The Fen Badge is given out at the Pastoria CityGym, held by the Gym Leader, Crasher Wake.Abilities:The Fen Badge allows for the HMDefog to be used outside of battle. Additionally, once this fourth badge is obtained, Pokémon up to level 50 to obey their Trainer. In Platinum, the Fen Badge allows for the HMSurf to be used outside of battle.

The Relic Badge is given out at the Hearthome CityGym, held by the Gym Leader, Fantina.Abilities:The Relic Badge allows for the HMSurf to be used outside of battle. In Platinum, the Relic Badge allows for the HMDefog to be used outside of battle.

The Mine Badge is given out at the Canalave CityGym, held by the Gym Leader, Byron.Abilities:The Mine Badge allows for the HMStrength to be used outside of battle. Additionally, once this sixth badge is obtained, Pokémon up to level 70 will obey their Trainer.

The Beacon Badge is given out at the Sunyshore CityGym, held by the Gym Leader, Volkner.Abilities:The Beacon Badge allows for the HMWaterfall to be used outside of battle. This is also the final badge in the game, and upon receiving it, the player can challenge the Sinnoh Elite Four, or in the anime, participate in the Sinnoh League. Additionally, since it is the eighth badge, it will allow for all Pokémon to obey their Trainer.

Unova League

The UnovaPokémon League is the local Pokémon league in Unova. A total of eight badges must be obtained to challenge the local Elite Four (game), or participate in the League (anime).

Similar to Generation IV, all Generation V games, badges no longer affect the stats of the player's Pokémon, as they are not mentioned to do so. Also, the badges themselves are no longer the factor in the obedience of Pokémon, rather it is the amount of badges the player owns. Additionally, the amount of badges also affects the available items at Poké Marts. Players can shine the badges that they have earned, and show them off in the union room. However, if the badges are neglected they will become dull and dusty.

The Trio Badge is given out at the Striaton CityGym, held by the Gym Leaders, Cilan, Chili, & Cress.Abilities: The Trio Badge allows for the HMCut to be used outside of battle. Additionally, once this first badge is obtained, Pokémon up to level 20 to obey their Trainer.

The Quake Badge is given out at the Driftveil CityGym, held by the Gym Leader, Clay.Abilities: The Quake Badge allows for the HMFly to be used outside of battle. Additionally, once this fifth badge is obtained, Pokémon up to level 60 to obey their Trainer.

The Jet Badge is given out at the Mistralton CityGym, held by the Gym Leader, Skyla.Abilities: The Jet Badge allows for the HMSurf to be used outside of battle. Additionally, once this sixth badge is obtained, Pokémon up to level 70 will obey their Trainer.

The Freeze Badge is given out at the Icirrus CityGym, held by the Gym Leader, Brycen.Abilities : The Freeze Badge allows for the HMWaterfall to be used outside of battle. Additionally, once this seventh badge is obtained, Pokémon up to level 80 will obey their Trainer.

The Legend Badge is given out at the Opelucid CityGym, held by the Gym Leader, Drayden or Iris.Abilities :The Legend Badge allows for the HMDive to be used outside of battle. This is also the final badge in the game, and upon receiving it, the player can challenge the Unova Elite Four, or in the anime, participate in the Unova League. Additionally, since it is the eighth badge, it will make all Pokémon to obey their Trainer.

Anime Only Gym Badges

The Orange Islands

The Orange League is the local League in the Orange Islands. These badges, along with the Gym Leaders have only been featured in the Pokémon Anime series. Unlike the usual eight, there are only four badges in the League.

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The Coral-Eye Badge is given out at the Mikan IslandGym, held by the Gym Leader, Cissy.Info: In order to obtain this badge, Trainers are required to participate in an accuracy test and a race against its holder, Cissy. This badge is the first of four in the Orange League.

The Sea Ruby Badge is given out at the Navel IslandGym, held by the Gym Leader, Danny.Info: In order to obtain this badge, Trainers must first climb a nearby mountain without the aid of their Pokémon, in order to qualify for further challenges. Should a Trainer qualify, they must then choose one Pokémon to help them build a bobsled-device in a race against Danny, and then race him down the mountain. This badge is the second of four badges in the Orange Island League.

The Spike Shell Badge is given out at the Trovita IslandGym, held by the Gym Leader, Rudy.Info: In order to obtain this badge, Trainers must first participate in an accuracy test similar to the other Gym Leader, Cissy. Should the challenger pass this test, they will face Rudy in a three-on-three, same-type Pokémon battle. This badge is the third of four in the Orange Island League.

Unidentified Badges

In the anime, Characters have been seen with badges from gyms not in the games - the badges are unidentified and the details of the Gyms, Leaders, and Pokémon are unknown. However they still count as badges and can still get Characters into their Regions League.

The Badges owned by Gary (few similarities are between these and actual badges)